Spitting pair end up under arrest

Two Milford residents have been arrested following a Milford police investigation into a fight taking place at the Mispillion Apartments.

In a press release, department spokesman Sgt. Timothy Maloney said officers went to the address on South Walnut Street at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Police learned the incident began when Tia Harris, 19, got into an argument with 24-year-old Jerome Coard about leaving the home, but Coard refused to depart. Coard allegedly spit in Harris’ face, after which she sprayed him with Mace and spit in his face.

Harris is charged with assault and released on a $500 unsecured bond.

Coard is charged with offensive touching of another with saliva and also released on a $500 unsecured bond. He also was ordered to have no unlawful contact with Harris.